Balance and Barbells

Author: Kayla Durck

New episodes every Friday!Balance and Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day. 
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The Required Identity Shift to Become Your Fittest Self + How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Episode 48
Thursday, 4 December, 2025

In today's episode, we're chatting about the challenges of navigating the complexity of becoming your fittest and healthiest version of yourself, especially in the hard moments, or when results aren't following as you hoped. I walk through how to shift your identity to the person you are trying to become and the results you dream of. Including why it's important that you get out of your comfort zone and how you can actually do that. Chapters00:00 Navigating The Transformation When it's Hard04:37 The Comfort Zone and Identity Shifts09:23 Consistency and Structure in Fitness15:08 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change21:30 Transformational Coaching: Beyond Fitness and Nutrition23:53 Identity Shift: The Core of Transformation26:00 The Importance of Structure and Strategy28:45 Navigating Comfort Zones and Overcoming Challenges29:14 Personal Growth Through Uncomfortable Experiences34:00 Unlearning Bad Habits and Building New Structures37:22 Accountability and Commitment to Change38:31 Deciding to Transform: The Power of ChoiceWatch on YouTubeI'll calculate your macrosShare feedback/send fanmailFreebies/ProgramsTransformation RoadmapTransformation CoachingHigh Protein/Macro-Friendly Recipe eBookAll links The question is not whether you can do it. The real question is whether you want to keep doing it alone or if you are ready for a plan built around you, your lifestyle, and designed to finally deliver results. You know what to do, but let's make sure it works for your goals. → Apply for my 1:1 Transformation Program - Spots are limited; currently enrolling. Support the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest